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Sean Townley

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Bridgewater, NJ
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CRD#: 4976434
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Professional summary


Sean Townley, CFP®, who also goes by Sean Edward Townley, Sean Townley, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Bridgewater, New Jersey and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Sean has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sean Edward Townley | Sean Townley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 22, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Bridgewater, NJ
Current

October 21, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

August 26, 2021 - October 17, 2024

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 2021 - October 17, 2024

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 30, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 30, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

September 18, 2008 - February 24, 2012

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

July 12, 2007 - February 24, 2012

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

April 28, 2006 - February 24, 2012

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

April 28, 2006 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

April 28, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 27, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 2005 - February 24, 2012

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 27, 2005 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

October 27, 2005 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(10/21/2024)
RR
Alaska
(10/21/2024)
RR
Arizona
(10/21/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(10/21/2024)
RR
California
(10/21/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/21/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/21/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/21/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(10/21/2024)
RR
Idaho
(10/21/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/21/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/21/2024)
RR
Iowa
(10/21/2024)
RR
Kansas
(10/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(10/21/2024)
RR
Maine
(10/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/21/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/21/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(10/21/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/21/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/21/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(10/21/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/21/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/21/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/21/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/22/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(10/21/2024)
RR
New York
(10/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/21/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(10/21/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/21/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/21/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/21/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(10/21/2024)
RR
Vermont
(10/21/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/21/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/21/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(10/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(10/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 575-4977
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
822

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/26/2026
03/28/2025
11/21/2023

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Bridgewater, NJ

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